In the quiet community of Scottsville, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded on the evening of February 18, 2026, shattering the peace and leaving a family and community in mourning. Traci Michele Trasky, a 42-year-old woman, was found deceased in her home on Stamps Road. Alongside her was the body of a 12-year-old boy. The discovery was made by authorities from the Allen County Sheriff's Office who were responding to the residence at approximately 7:00 p.m.
The initial investigation at the scene
quickly indicated that this was no ordinary death, and the Kentucky State Police were called in to lead the inquiry into what was being treated as a double homicide. A significant clue in the immediate aftermath was the absence of Ms. Trasky's vehicle from her home. This detail sparked a search that would soon lead to a breakthrough in the case.
Law enforcement located the missing vehicle a short time later on Pleasant Field Church Road in Allen County; it was unoccupied. With the assistance of the Scottsville Police Department and the use of a drone, officers observed an individual running through a wooded area near where the car was found. After a brief foot pursuit, a 17-year-old male juvenile was apprehended without incident.
Following further investigation and multiple interviews, the 17-year-old was arrested and is facing a litany of serious charges. He has been charged with two counts of murder, tampering with physical evidence, theft by unlawful taking of an automobile, and first-degree fleeing or evading police on foot. The investigation into the double homicide is ongoing as the community grapples with the violent loss of two of its members. Funeral services for Traci Michele Trasky were scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Bowling Green.
